Enjoy The Journey | Tim Holtz Sizzix March 2025

Enjoy the journey and the Tim Holtz Vault Embossing Folder release! I don't know about you, but I LOVE embossing folders! There are SO many ways you can use them and they are always perfect for adding some interest and texture to your card.

Tim Holtz just released a set of 5 embossing folders that are based on designs that were released in the past. These new folders have been updated to have a little more dimension than the originals, but if you happen to have the originals, you might not need these. However, for those of us (myself included) that didn't get them the first time around this re-release is a wonderful opportunity!

To create the background I used the Vault Airmail Embossing Folder. I embossed a piece of white cardstock and then rubbed Fired Brick and Faded Jeans Distress Ink Pads over the embossed design. Quite honestly I was just playing around and wasn't expecting to use this as a card background, but when I was finished playing I really liked it! I then finished it off with some layered of cardstock and die cut pieces that added to the theme. 

If you would like to see the difference between these new embossing folders and the originals, make sure to CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO.


Here's a look at the 5 Vault Embossing Folders that are now available!
Which ones are you loving? Do you have any of the original embossing folders in your stash?

SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!



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Rusty Grungy Lace? Yes, Please! | Tim Holtz Sizzix March 2025

The latest release from Tim Holtz and Sizzix is now available and it includes a great lineup of vault classics reimagined as only Tim Holtz can do! In my latest video I’m sharing one of the cards I created using some of these new Tim Holtz Sizzix dies and embossing folders. Before I get into the making, I share a quick walk through of the products and show you what is so different about the new embossing folders.

In this video I'm sharing a fun, but quick technique that can be done with just about any embossing folder you may have and it’s a great way to create a rusty grungy effect even with lace!

Hello There Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Sizzix Vault Lace Embossing Folder and a Rusty Grungy Lace Technique

You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.


Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links down below. Using these links does not cost you anything extra and it helps support my business. 

HELLO THERE CARD

Here is an up close look at the card I created in this video using some of the new Tim Holtz Sizzix March 2025 dies and embossing folders. The finished card size is 4 ¼ x 5 ½ inches.




SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!

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6 Ways To Use Alcohol Inks | Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Spring Curated Collection

In this video I’m sharing 6 ways to use alcohol inks combined with alcohol pearls, alloy alcohol inks, texture paste, embossing powder and alcohol lift ink. Each technique is a way to take a simple alcohol ink background to the next level.

6 Ways to use Alcohol Inks by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous

You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.


Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links down below. Using these links does not cost you anything extra and it helps support my business. It also allows me to continue offering free content and keep my class costs low. I appreciate your support!

6 WAYS TO USE ALCOHOL INKS

Here’s a look at each of the finished cards I created. To embellish most of the cards I added a simple die cut shape. I added a heat embossed sentiment to each card and finished all of them off by matting the background with a layer of gold cardstock and a layer of white cardstock.

TECHNIQUE NO. 1 - ALCOHOL INK, ALCOHOL LIFT INK + STENCIL

Alcohol ink, alcohol lift ink and stencil card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Spring Curated Collection

TECHNIQUE NO. 2 - ALCOHOL INK, ALCOHOL PEARL, ALCOHOL LIFT INK + STAMP

Alcohol ink, alcohol lift ink and stamp card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Spring Curated Collection

TECHNIQUE NO. 3 - ALCOHOL LIFT INK TRANSFER

Alcohol ink transfer card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Spring Curated Collection

TECHNIQUE NO. 4 - ALCOHOL INK, ALCOHOL PEARL + TEXTURE PASTE

Alcohol ink, alcohol pearl and texture paste card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Spring Curated Collection

TECHNIQUE NO. 5 - ALCOHOL INK, ALCOHOL PEARL + ALLOY ALCOHOL INK

Alcohol ink, alcohol pearl and Alloy alcohol ink card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Spring Curated Collection

TECHNIQUE NO. 6 - ALCOHOL INK + HEAT EMBOSSING

Alcohol ink and heat embossing card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Spring Curated Collection

I really love how this set of cards came together and I hope you enjoyed learning these 6 ways to take your alcohol ink to the next level! Which technique is your favorite?

SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!


 

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5 Ways To Use Simon Hurley Solar Sprays

In my latest video, I'm sharing 5 ways to use the new Simon Hurley Solar Sprays! If you love adding a touch of shimmer and shine to your projects then these sprays are for you! I also want to thank Simon and Ranger Ink for so generously sending these sprays to me to create with. From the first spray, I fell in love with them! The techniques I share in my video just scratch the surface on the many ways these sprays can be used to add some shimmer and shine to your cards!

5 Ways To Use Simon Hurley Solar Spray by Juliana Michaels

You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.


Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links down below. Using these links does not cost you anything extra and it helps support my business. It also allows me to continue offering free content and keep my class costs low. I appreciate your support!

SIMON HURLEY SOLAR SPRAY CARDS


If you are interested in a closer look at each of the completed cards, then keep scrolling.

Thank You Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Simon Hurley Solar Paste

Just A Note Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Simon Hurley Solar Paste

Hello Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Simon Hurley Solar Paste

Soar Above The Clouds Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Simon Hurley Solar Paste

Thanks for stopping by and taking a closer look at the cards I created using the Simon Hurley Solar Sprays.

SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!

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Amazing Must-Try Die Cutting Techniques | Tim Holtz Sizzix Vault March 2025

Before I get into the new video and card I want to share with you that my next LIVE class is now available. Stretch Your Die Cuts is coming Saturday, April 12th at 12PM EST. You can learn more and get your ticket by clicking the link below.

STRETCH YOUR DIE CUTS CLASS

This class is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about taking your die cutting to the next level while combining it with mixed media. Throughout the class you’ll learn multiple ways to combine dies with inks, sprays, paints, embossing powder and more to create a variety of unique effects and help you get the most from your dies and die cutting machines. Each technique is broken down into easy to follow steps.

Throughout the class I’ll be sharing loads of tips and tricks as well. Whether you’re new to die cutting and mixed media or a seasoned pro, there’s something for everyone. Along with the background techniques, you’ll also learn some ideas on how to finish the cards.

The goal of this class is to boost your confidence in using your dies and die cutting machines for a variety of mixed media techniques and to feel comfortable incorporating them into your paper crafting projects.

Hello Card by Juliana Michaels featuring the Tim Holtz Sizzix Vault Floristry Die Set and Vault Edges Die Set

As for my latest video I'm sharing some amazing, must-try die cutting techniques using the Tim Holtz Sizzix Vault March 2025 release. In the video I walk you through how I created this card using the Vault Edges and Vault Floristry Die Sets.
 
I also share this option at the end of the video. For this card I used a mix of Tim Holtz stamps to do my own collage stamping instead of using the Tim Holtz Hodgepodge Stamp. And for the the die cutting I used the Vault Wildflowers Die Set instead of the Vault Floristry Die Set.

Hello Card by Juliana Michaels featuring the Tim Holtz Sizzix Vault Wildflowers Die Set and Vault Edges Die Set

You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out. 


Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links down below. Using these links does not cost you anything extra and it helps support my business. It also allows me to continue offering free content and keep my class costs low. I appreciate your support!

SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!


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Clipboard Mini Album | Tim Holtz Sizzix March 2025

The Vault has been opened once again and Tim Holtz is back with a new Sizzix Vault release! I used the new Vault Noteworthy along with some Idea-ology bits and piece to create this Clipboard Mini Album. 

Clipboard Mini Album by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Sizzix Vault Noteworthy

The first thing I thought of when I saw the clipboard die was a mini album or tag album of some sort. Initially I was going to create a swatch book with it, but since I already have a lot of my inks and such swatched, I decided to go in a slightly different direction and create a swatch book using some of my Idea-ology stash! The 2024 Idea-ology release came in a rainbow of colors and while I had collected all the things, I had yet to use them. So I gathered them and sort them by color and started creating my little mini album.


I began by die cutting the clipboard using Kraftstock and Silver Metallic Craftstock. I inked the edges of the Kraftstock clipboard with Walnut Stain Distress Ink. I then sanded the metallic clip piece to give it a distressed effect and then inked it with the same Walnut Stain Distress Ink. I then assembled each of the clipboards.


Next, I used the paper die to cut out sections from the Large Collage Strips. I then embossed them using the embossing folder from the Vault Side-Order Floristry. I rubbed over the embossed design with some Sizzix Gold Luster Wax for a little interest. I  then inked the edges with Walnut Stain Distress Ink. 


Once that was completed it was just a matter of going through my stash and selecting ephemera pieces in the coordinating color to create a small collage on the paper.


If you look closely I also used some of the rainbow colored stamp stickers from the Postmarked Sticker Book.


For the focal point on each clipboard I selected either a flower or butterfly and adhered that with some double sided foam adhesive for a bit of dimension.


I then finished off each one with a Clippings Sticker.


Lastly, I added all of the clipboards to a book ring and finished that off with a bit of seam binding and some Idea-olgy charms and a skeleton key.


I hope you enjoyed learning how this Clipboard Mini Album featuring the Tim Holtz Vault Noteworthy came together.

SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!

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Rainbow Shaker Tag Mini Album | SBC Fest

I have something to admit, I'm on a bit of a mini album kick lately or at least that's what I'm calling them. If you have another suggestion, please let me know. Today I'm sharing this Rainbow Shaker Tag Mini Album that I made using the Scrapbook.com Exclusive Thank You Shaker Tag Die Set.

Rainbow Shaker Tag Mini Album by Juliana Michaels featuring Scrapbook.com Thank You Shaker Tag Die Set

This die set is available for FREE with any purchase while supplies last as part of their Spring 2025 SBC Fest happening today.

SBC FEST IS HAPPENING NOW!


Head to their site to check out all the details, enjoy the free classes and grab your free die set!

GRAB YOUR FREEBIE NOW!

THANK YOU SHAKER TAG DIE SET

I used the Thank You Shaker Tag Die Set to create a set of shaker tags filled with sequins in a rainbow of colors!


I die cut each shaker tag from a mix of patterned papers from the Tim Holtz Backdrops Volume 5. As you can see I created one for each color of the rainbow!

I also die cut several of the small butterflies from the die set to put inside the shaker.


I then assembled the shaker and filled it with a mix of coordinating sequins and the die cut butterflies.


To embellish each tag, I added a die cut butterfly cut from black cardstock using the Scrapbook.com Butterflies 1 Die Set.


I adhered the butterfly die cuts using black double sided foam adhesive.


To finish each one off, I added a motivational sticker from the Tim Holtz Metallic Sticker Book.


Lastly I added the tags to a book ring and dressed it up with a bit of Tim Holtz Mummy Cloth and Idea-ology Charms and Keys.


Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed learning a bit more about how this mini album came together! 

SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!

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Mixed Media Making | Distress Sprays Stains, Distress Foundry Wax & Archival Ink

Hello friends! I am super excited to share with you that I have a new video up on the Ranger Ink YouTube Channel! I will be creating and sharing a video over there from time to time focusing on using a variety of Tim Holtz Distress products. In this video I've combined Distress Sprays Stains, Distress Foundry Wax and Archival Ink to create a mixed media background.

Just Because Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Spray Stains, Distress Foundry Wax and Archival Inks

You can either watch the video below or head over to the Ranger Ink YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.

VIDEO

Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links down below. Using these links does not cost you anything extra and it helps support my business. 

JUST BECAUSE CARD

Here is an up close look at the card I created in this video using the Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stains, Distress Foundry Wax and Archival Ink. The finished card size is 4 ¼ x 5 ½ inches.

Just Because Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Spray Stains, Distress Foundry Wax and Archival Inks




SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!

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